One of the game's better third-down backs is switching coasts. Former Patriots running back Danny Woodhead signed with the Chargers on Friday. ESPNBoston's Mike Reiss was the first to report the deal, and a source tells him that Woodhead was given a two-year contract. Woodhead caught 40 passes last season and has averaged 4.8 yards per carry throughout his career. He is 28 years old.

Fantasy Analysis:

Although Woodhead will remain PPR-worthy in San Diego, this move hurts Ryan Mathews' fantasy value more than helps Woodhead's. Mathews just hasn't been able to stay healthy, and the Chargers will probably look to Woodhead to be their near-exclusive third-down back. Mathews didn't get a whole lot of work on third downs anyway last season, but Woodhead could eat into his workload as a runner as well. The Patriots must be ready to roll with Shane Vereen as the complement to Stevan Ridley.